Charlie Hurdle

Charlie, a former Marshalls Park School student, achieved an incredible two A* grades in Chemistry and Maths and three A grades in Biology, Further Maths and General Studies, giving him an outstanding 640 UCAS points. Charlie, who lives in Romford, will be taking a gap year before studying Biomedical Sciences at University in 2012. Last year he also achieved four A grades AS Level. Charlie said he was extremely pleased with his results: “The feeling when I opened the envelope and saw the A* and A grades was amazing,” he said. “I couldn't’t have hoped for better. Now I am looking forward to my gap year and getting some experience in the medical field to help with my University course next year. I am aiming to be a doctor or a paediatrician, so these grades have definitely put me on track for that.”

Emma Webb

Ex-Emerson Park School pupil Emma Webb achieved an amazing three A* grades in Philosophy, Psychology and Religious Studies. The exceptional student, who lives in Hornchurch, will now go on to read Theology and Religious Studies at Cambridge University. She said: “I’m not sure that it has really sunk in yet but I am excited about studying at Cambridge under the guidance of world-renowned theologians. I studied so hard to get these results, I practically never left the College library! I wanted to do everything I could so I knew that whatever grades I got, I couldn’t have done any more. The College has been fantastic and I particularly want to thank Nikki Phelps in Careers who was brilliant and helped me so much.”

Emma’s future ambition is to be a Professor of Theology and Hebrew. She added that she was delighted to have got into Cambridge but was a little surprised: “It’s strange because I thought my interview went terribly; I tripped over, fell off my chair and was thoroughly questioned in areas outside of my expertise; I think the best thing to do in these situations is to think on your feet and most importantly, to be thoughtful and confident,” she said.

Kelly Sears
Kelly achieved an incredible A* in General Studies and two A grades in History and Sociology - despite suffering from the debilitating illness narcolepsy. This is on top of achieving an A* in A Level Business Studies, and two A grades in AS History and Sociology last year. The former Warren School pupil’s illness means that she often falls asleep without any notice, leading to collapse even when walking or talking. To help her, she is accompanied around College by her dog Theo who has been trained to alert Kelly when she is about to have an attack of narcolepsy. She is also supported by the College Care Team.

Kelly, who lives in Chadwell Heath, has had to motivate herself to study a lot on her own at home as she is often too tired because of her condition to come into College. Her grades are even more outstanding considering she started College with just one A, four Bs, three Cs and one D grade in her GCSE exams.  She said: “I am really so happy with these results. All the studying has been worth it. The College has been fantastic for me, particularly the Care Team who have become such good friends of mine. I am going to miss everyone.”

Kike Oniwinde

All-rounder Kike Oniwinde achieved three A grades in Economics, Maths and Sociology as well as being an exceptionally gifted athlete. The former Robert Clack School pupil who lives in Dagenham, is the English Schools Champion 2011 for javelin – and has her sights firmly set on the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.

Kike manages to juggle her academic studies with her athletics training five times a week at Havering Mayesbrook Athletics Club - and in the lead-up to her A Levels and during the exams, she even worked part-time as a sales assistant in John Lewis. She is now working on an Internship at the Deutsche Bank in the City of London from 9am to 5.30pm each day and she insists that she still has time to party! “I do go out and socialise too – I love to party with my friends. I somehow manage to fit it all in with good time management. I am used to being very busy as I have been doing it since secondary school.”

Already this year Kike has represented Great Britain in the javelin at the  European Juniors in Estonia, coming 17th, and at the world trials, coming 8th, and although she knows she won’t be ready for the London 2012 Olympics, she is working towards 2016.

She said: “I am disciplined with myself – I have to be. My ambition is to be an elite athlete and an investment banker and you cannot do either of these without hard work and discipline.”

Saif Janab

Ex-Kingsford Community School pupil Saif achieved two A* grades in Maths and Further Maths, two A grades in Chemistry and Physics and a B grade in General Studies, giving him a UCAS points total of 620. Saif, who lives in East Ham, gained three A grades and a B grade at AS Level last year, and he is set to study Maths at UCL.

Arber Haliti

Former Eastlea School student Arber Haliti achieved two A* grades in Maths and Further Maths, two A grades in Chemistry and Physics and an E in General Studies. Arber, who lives in Canning Town, will be reading Maths at UCL after gaining 560 UCAS points.

Yuliya Gorbach

Former Emerson Park School student Yuliya Gorbach will be studying Accounting at the Cass Business School at City University after achieving fantastic results and a UCAS points score of 540. Yuliya, who lives in Harold Wood and has English as an additional language, gained two A* grades in Accounts and Maths, an A in Russian and two Bs in Economics and German.

Daniel Warman

Mahesh Pillai

A career in Medicine is on the horizon for Mahesh Pillai after he achieved a fantastic three A* grades in Biology, Chemistry and Maths. The former Langdon School pupil who lives in East Ham, is now set to embark on a six-year degree course in Medicine at University College London (UCL). Mahesh also achieved straight A grades in his AS Levels last year.

Lydia Boateng

Former Frances Bardsley School pupil Lydia Boateng achieved two A* grades in Law and Spanish, an A in History and a B in German. Lydia, who lives in Romford, is all set to study English and Spanish Law at the University of Kent. As well as her superb A Level results, Lydia also achieved four A grades and a B at AS Level.

Jack Kerns-Mares

Ex-Little Ilford School pupil Jack achieved two A* grades in English Language & Literature and History, an A in General Studies and a B in German. Jack, who lives in Manor Park, is now set to study English Literature and Creative Writing at Lancaster University.

Jennifer Lokko

Chadwell Heath student Jennifer Lokko achieved  two A* grades in Law and General Studies, an A in English Language and a B in Psychology. The former Warren School pupil says she worked extremely hard to gain these results after receiving a disappointing B, two Cs and an E in her AS Level results last year. She said: “I really had to pull my socks up. My senior tutor worked with me to help me realise how important it was. I was close to leaving but decided to turn things around. I’m really so glad I did now. I can’t believe these results, I am so pleased.  Jennifer is now set to read English Language and Psychology at Aston University in Birmingham.

Richard Meers

Former Emerson Park School pupil Richard Meers, from Hornchurch, achieved two A* grades in History and Law, an A in Maths and a B in General Studies. He is now set to study Law at the University of East Anglia.

Edward Yau
Edward Yau achieved two A* grades in Art and Graphics, an A in Media Studies and a B in General Studies. The former Sanders Draper School pupil who lives in Hornchurch, is now off to study Graphic Design at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication. Edward achieved 3 A grades and a B in his AS Levels last year.

Alethea Raban

Former St Paul’s Way School pupil Alethea achieved two A* grades in Photography and Spanish and an A grade in Drama and Theatre Studies. Alethea, who lives in Bow, achieved three As and an E in her AS Levels last year. She is now planning to study Drama at Queen Mary University London.

Robert Purdham-Cook

Ex-Albany School student Robert, who lives in Hornchurch, will read Maths at Loughborough University after achieving two A* grades in Maths and Further Maths and a B in Psychology. Robert also gained three As and a C in his AS Levels last year.

Tommy Kilbey

Former Abbs Cross School pupil Tommy, from Hornchurch, achieved an A* in History, two A grades in Maths and English Language and a B in Further Maths. He is now planning to read Maths at Loughborough University.

Jamie Meechan

Ani Cenalla

Ex-King’s Wood School pupil Ani achieved one A* grade in Law and two As in Maths and Economics. The hard-working student, who has English as an additional language, achieved two As and two Bs in her AS Levels last year. She is now planning to read Accounting and Finance at the Cass Business School at City University.

Aimee Went

Former Emerson Park School pupil Aimee, who lives in Hornchurch, achieved two A* grades in Extended Project and Photography and two As in History and Psychology. She is now off to study Archaeology at the University of Durham.

Nehemiah Dami Odunlami

‘Dami’ achieved straight A grades in his four A Level exams and was delighted with his results after gaining only three Bs and a C in his AS Levels. The former All Saints School pupil who lives in Dagenham, is now planning to study Law at Southampton University.

Simeon Balson-Jones

Simeon Balson-Jones, who lives in Romford, is studying Physics at Imperial College, London, after achieving superb A Level results and a UCAS points score of 600. The former Canon Palmer School student gained an A* grade in Maths, three As in Further Maths, History and Physics and a B in General Studies.

Louise Mbugua

Ex-Frances Bardsley School pupil Louise Mbugua is set to study Law at Exeter University after achieving two A* grades in Government & Politics and General Studies and two As in French and Religious Studies, giving her a UCAS points score of 520. Louise, who lives in Romford, worked hard for these fantastic grades after gaining two As and two Cs in her AS Levels.

Charlotte Guilliland

Charlotte, a former Abbs Cross School pupil, who lives in Hornchurch, achieved three A grades in French, Law and Spanish and a B in General Studies. She is now planning to study Modern Languages and European Studies at Bath University.

Veronika Kustkova

Former Bower Park School pupil Veronika, who lives in Dagenham, achieved two A* grades in Geology and Maths and two As in Geography and Extended Project. Veronika is now planning to study Geology at Imperial University, London.

Emily Benning

Ex-Immanuel School student Emily Benning, from Romford, is planning to start a Teacher Training course at the International Dance Teachers Association in order to become a dance and drama teacher after achieving a triple Distinction in the Performing Arts BTEC National Diploma.

Josh Harrison-Yellop

Josh is all set to attend the Laines Theatre Arts School to continue his drama studies after achieving a triple Distinction in the Performing Arts BTEC National Diploma. The former Campion School student who lives in Collier Row, has achieved particularly well considering he started College with four Bs, four Cs and a D in his GCSE results.

Louise Shanahan

Former Immanuel School pupil Louise, who lives in Romford, achieved a triple Distinction in the Performing Arts BTEC National Diploma as well as a C grade in English Literature A Level. Louise is now planning to study for a BA Hons in Musical Theatre at the Guildford School of Acting.

Fraz Malik

Former Eastbury School pupil Fraz, who lives in Barking, achieved fantastic AS Level results, getting five straight As in Graphics, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths and Physics. These were well above his target grades. Fraz is staying at Havering Sixth Form College to complete is A2 year.

Barney Mead

Ex-Brampton Manor School pupil Barney achieved an outstanding five straight As at AS Level in Maths, Further Maths, Government and Politics, History and Law. Barney, who lives in East Ham, will be staying at College to complete his A2 year.

Nirmol Dey

An A grade in A Level Maths as well as straight A grades in AS Biology, Chemistry and Physics were achieved by Nirmol, who is a former pupil at Sir John Cass’s Foundation and Red Coat C of E School in Aldgate. Nirmol will be staying to complete his A2 year at Havering Sixth Form College.

Arrondeep Mattu

Former Brampton Manor School pupil Arrondeep achieved an A grade in A Level Religious Studies as well as two As in AS Government & Politics and Psychology, and a B in Sociology. He will be staying on at Havering Sixth Form College.

Demi Mills

Ex-Abbs Cross School pupil Demi achieved four A grades in AS Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Psychology as well as a B in Spanish. Demi, who lives in Hornchurch, will be staying at College to complete her A2 year.

Leyla Noury

Leyla achieved four A grades at AS Chemistry, Maths, Philosophy and Physics and a B grade in Biology. The former Connaught School pupil will stay on at Havering Sixth Form College to study for her A Levels.